Senate Resolution No. 1317

BY: Senator RAMOS

        CONGRATULATING  Quinton A. Owens upon the occasion
        of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,
        the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on June 30,
        2023

  WHEREAS,  Quinton  A.  Owens,  through  his  diligence  and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's  highest  and  most  prestigious  rank,
Eagle Scout; and

  WHEREAS,  Quinton  A.  Owens  is  a  member of Boy Scouts of America
Greater New York Council in the Pathfinder District; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his Scouting career thus far, Quinton  A.  Owens
has  truly  learned  the  value and importance of good communication and
organization;  he  has  completed  the  BSA  National  Youth  Leadership
Training  and  is  a  member  of the BSA Honor Society, the Order of the
Arrow, and Venturing Crew 201; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Quinton A. Owens serves as an Assistant  Scoutmaster
with  his  troop;  this summer, he plans to work with youth at Curtis S.
Read Scout Camp Reservation, BSA to develop his leadership skills; and

  WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory  through
the  dedication,  determination  and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and

  WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

  WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated  to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and

  WHEREAS,  The  highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned
by approximately five percent of all Boy Scouts,  is  the  distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and

  WHEREAS,  This  outstanding  young man has been involved in Scouting
for many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has  attained  all
of  the  necessary  achievements,  including  completion  of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and

  WHEREAS, For his project, Quinton A. Owens planned and  organized  a
health  and  safety  fair with the Office of Senator Ramos in the Queens
community of Jackson Heights, which was held July 23,  2022;  the  event
brought  together  local  healthcare  providers and clinics, pharmacies,
insurance companies, the New York Blood Center and  the  New  York  City
Fire  Department  to share information and resources with the community;
and

  WHEREAS, Diagnosed with high functioning Asperger's in the 3rd grade
and having received speech and physical therapy since the young  age  of

two,  Quinton A. Owens' project challenged him to engage with others and
coordinate plans for the success of the event; and

  WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of  Jackson  Heights is represented through his project and demonstrates
his devotion to both community and commitment to others; and

  WHEREAS, Quinton A. Owens' perseverance in rising through the  ranks
to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult
tasks;  his  accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and

  WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations,  in
recognition  of  the  significance  of  this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Quinton A. Owens on achieving the rank  of  Eagle
Scout; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Quinton A. Owens.